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About Bomcat
Bomcat is a retro-inspired platformer from Tanzi Games, launching February 12, 2026, for PC. It’s a single-player arcade game where you hurl bombs to clear stages and rescue a trapped woman in a factory. The genre blends fast-paced platforming with bomb-based combat, channeling 80s arcade vibes. Think of it as a pixelated sprint through hazards, enemies, and tight jumps, all while managing a limited bomb supply. The setting is a series of industrial levels filled with conveyor belts, traps, and grumpy robots. It’s not deep, but it’s loud, frantic, and built for short bursts of action. If you miss the days of quarter-guzzling arcade cabinets, this might hit the spot.
Gameplay
You control a mohawked cat in a hardhat, leaping between platforms while tossing bombs to clear paths. Each level has a timer and limited bombs, so precision matters. You’ll grapple with tight jump spacing, moving platforms, and enemies that explode on contact. Bombs can be used offensively or to trigger environmental hazards, but missteps mean respawns. The controls are tight, left-click to jump, right-click to place bombs, with a dash for dodging. Later stages introduce power-ups like extra charges or temporary shields. Boss fights require memorizing attack patterns while juggling bomb placement. Sessions rarely last longer than 15 minutes, but the difficulty spikes quickly, with some levels requiring dozens of retries. It’s twitchy, punishing, and unapologetically old-school.
What Players Think
Bomcat sits at 82/100 on critic sites, with 76% of players completing the main story. Average playtime is 8 hours, though 20% of users log over 15. Community moods skew nostalgic (68%) and fun (72%), but 45% call it unfairly hard. Reviewers praise the “pure 80s arcade energy” but gripe about “cheap respawns” and “repetitive level design.” One YouTuber wrote, “It’s like someone distilled Ms. Pac-Man and Bomberman into a rage-inducing cocktail.” The game has 120 achievements, with 112 on average unlocked per player. Achievement hunters note that 80% of the community has earned the “No Bomb Left Behind” trophy for clearing a stage without using explosives.
PlayPile's Take
Bomcat is $19.99, which feels fair for a niche arcade throwback. It’s best for fans of retro challenges who don’t mind repeated deaths. The bomb mechanics are tight, but the difficulty can feel arbitrary, especially in mid-game levels. If you’re after a casual jaunt, skip it, this is a game for those who thrive on mastering jump spacing and bomb placement. With 120 achievements and a completion rate under 80%, it’s not for everyone. But if you miss the days of competitive arcade high scores, it’s a solid $20 time sink. Just don’t play after a long day.
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